The V5 oil change, in it's basic form, is very easy. Take the cover off the bottom of the car, take the sump plug out, take the end of the housing off, replace the filter, and reverse as necessary. Its really easily accessible, far easier than any other car I've done a change on. If anyone has done a Nissan oil change, you'll know how hard it can be!!
However, I wanted to post a warning to those who are a bit 'cack-handed' (like me!). The end of the housing is plastic, not metal, and WILL break unless you get a good grip on it. That means either a strap or better still a socket of the right size. Don't try mole grips or anything 'gorilla like', as it will crack. I now have a nice trickle of oil coming out of my car, which isn't enough to disable the car, but enough to make me nervous about booting it.
I've just gone to the dealer, and the part is available to order on a 24 hour basis, so thats not too bad. But if I remember rightly, I'm going to get stung for a few pennies short of 25 notes, so its going to be an expensive botch job!!
My route back from the dealer tomorrow will take me past a tool shop of some kind, where I will get the relevant sized socket, and do the job properly...
However, I wanted to post a warning to those who are a bit 'cack-handed' (like me!). The end of the housing is plastic, not metal, and WILL break unless you get a good grip on it. That means either a strap or better still a socket of the right size. Don't try mole grips or anything 'gorilla like', as it will crack. I now have a nice trickle of oil coming out of my car, which isn't enough to disable the car, but enough to make me nervous about booting it.
I've just gone to the dealer, and the part is available to order on a 24 hour basis, so thats not too bad. But if I remember rightly, I'm going to get stung for a few pennies short of 25 notes, so its going to be an expensive botch job!!
My route back from the dealer tomorrow will take me past a tool shop of some kind, where I will get the relevant sized socket, and do the job properly...
